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Issues and sources	GAVIN BELL State Senate · NC · District 11 · libertarian Recorded election cycle: 2026 Provisional North Carolina filing. Final ballot status has not been confirmed.	JAMES GAILLIARD State Senate · NC · District 11 · democratic Recorded election cycle: 2026 Provisional North Carolina filing. Final ballot status has not been confirmed.	LISA BARNES State Senate · NC · District 11 · republican Recorded election cycle: 2026 Provisional North Carolina filing. Final ballot status has not been confirmed.
Abortion / Reproductive Rights Public position evidence	Pro-choice, some restrictions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Pro-choice, some restrictions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Pro-life, with exceptions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Gun Policy Public position evidence	Deregulate all firearms Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Assault weapons ban Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Protect 2nd Amendment, no new restrictions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Immigration Public position evidence	Path to citizenship for undocumented Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Path to citizenship for undocumented Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Border security first Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Climate & Environment Public position evidence	Reduce environmental regulations Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Carbon tax and regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Reduce environmental regulations Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Healthcare Public position evidence	Market-based reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Public option Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Market-based reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Taxes & Fiscal Policy Public position evidence	Reduce all taxes Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Progressive tax reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Flat tax Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Education Public position evidence	School choice and vouchers Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Increase public school funding Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	School choice and vouchers Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Criminal Justice Public position evidence	Reform sentencing and policing Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Reform sentencing and policing Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Tough on crime Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Economy & Jobs Public position evidence	Reduce labor regulations Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Raise minimum wage to $20 Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Market-driven wages Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Foreign Policy & Defense Public position evidence	Diplomatic engagement first Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Maintain current posture Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Increase military spending Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Social Security & Medicare Public position evidence	Privatize fully Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Maintain current benefits Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Gradual reform Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Voting Rights & Elections Public position evidence	Maintain current rules Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Expand voting access Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Require voter ID Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
LGBTQ+ Rights Public position evidence	Support marriage equality Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Support marriage equality Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Religious exemptions Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Drug Policy Public position evidence	Legalize all drugs Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Legalize marijuana federally Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Maintain current laws Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Housing Public position evidence	Market solutions only Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Expand affordable housing programs Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Market solutions only Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Technology & AI Regulation Public position evidence	Minimal regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Moderate regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Industry self-regulation Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Trade & Tariffs Public position evidence	Economic nationalism Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Protect American industry Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Aggressive tariffs Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Religious Liberty Public position evidence	Protect religious expression Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Balanced protections Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Protect religious expression Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Campaign Finance Reform Public position evidence	Maintain current rules Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Overturn Citizens United Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	Maintain current rules Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Infrastructure Public position evidence	State-led investment Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	$2T federal investment Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained	State-led investment Party inference Observation date unavailable No source link retained
Source statements	Read statements and context No primary-source statements have been retained for this candidate yet. This does not establish their position.	Read statements and context No primary-source statements have been retained for this candidate yet. This does not establish their position.	Read statements and context No primary-source statements have been retained for this candidate yet. This does not establish their position.